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Disney vs. Universal: Ranking Every Single Coaster, From Best To Worst

The battle between Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort isn't just about food, shows, or immersive lands. For plenty of visitors, it comes down to one thing: roller coasters. Disney has built its reputation on storytelling and family-friendly adventures, while Universal has become the destination for bigger thrills. After riding the coasters across both resorts, here's how they stack up

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Days Before Disney Reveals Theme Park Changes, Magic Kingdom Resort Area Gets New Name

There's a lot happening at Magic Kingdom right now, and most of it is visible from the ground. Cinderella Castle has already been repainted as part of the park's shift into a new icon era. Frontierland is mid-transformation, with the Rivers of America gone and the Cars-themed Piston Peak National Park set to take its place. And work continues, mostly out of view for now, on the long-teased Villain

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Accident With Injuries Reported at Disney World on August 12

On Wednesday afternoon, law enforcement responded to an accident with injuries near Disney's Wilderness Lodge, a Deluxe Resort hotel at Walt Disney World. Here's everything we know about the incident. Accident at Disney World on August 12 At 2:17 p.m. on August 12, the Orange County Sheriff's Office received a call about a vehicle crash with injuries on a roadway near Disney's Wilderness Lodge, a

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Disney World Expands Reservation-Free Entry for Annual Passholders With 3 New Dates

Planning a last-minute Walt Disney World trip just became easier for Annual Passholders on three August dates. Disney has added August 13, August 17, and August 26 to its list of “Good to Go” days for Annual Passholders. On those dates, eligible Passholders can skip one of the normal steps involved with visiting the parks: making a theme park reservation. It's a small calendar update that could ma

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China Area Blocked off at EPCOT, Disney World Stays Silent

A dining area that reopened at the Lotus Blossom Café in EPCOT's China World Showcase Pavilion just days ago is already closed again, and Walt Disney World Resort hasn't said a word about why. Back Behind Barriers WDWNT reported on August 12 that rolling planters had been installed to block off the right-side dining room of the Lotus Blossom Café, just three days after the space reopened from its

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Disney World Confirms Major Fantasmic! Change, Starting August 23

A Disney's Hollywood Studios tradition is getting a notable scheduling change later this month. Starting August 23, Disney World will move Fantasmic! to an earlier start time, changing how guests may need to plan the final hours of their park day. The adjustment is only 30 minutes on paper. But when you're trying to fit another attraction, dinner, or shopping into a packed Hollywood Studios visit,

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Has 26 Nights Left With an $85 Price Gap

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party may be selling out quickly in some parts of the calendar, but Disney World guests haven't run out of options just yet. As of August 12, 12 of the 38 scheduled parties are sold out, leaving 26 dates available between late August and October. The two newest sellouts are October 6 and October 29. For anyone still deciding when to visit, price may be just as impor

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Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Attraction Suddenly Covered at Disney World

The scaffolding surrounding the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios has expanded again. The Hollywood Tower Hotel facade is now more covered than at any point since the exterior refurbishment began this summer. The Scaffolding Reaches the Left Side On Wednesday, WDWNT reported that construction equipment had extended across the left side of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

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Disney World Area Investigation: Deputies Launch Probe After Skeletal Remains Uncovered

A Saturday night in Orlando’s sprawling tourism district ended much differently than two people could have expected. What began as a walk through the area led to a troubling discovery, a call to authorities, and an investigation that has left several major questions unanswered. The location puts the case within the broader tourism region surrounding Disney World, but what investigators know about

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New Disney Imagineering Permits Hit Three Disney World Hotels

Disney just filed signage permits at three Walt Disney World hotels. Two are explainable. The third is a total shrug. Some context on why anybody cares. Look, permit watching turned into a legitimate hobby in the Disney fan community, and it earned it. Every real project at Walt Disney World leaves a paper trail long before Disney says anything out loud. Construction permits have been issued for t

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